Starting Sustainability: Sustainable Living: eco-friendly: environment: green: recycle: zero-waste
194 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsFrom the popular blog www.startingsustainability.com we have created a podcast to help you learn the simple ways you can incorporate sustainable practices into your lifestyle. Follow Kaylin along with her triumphs and fails of navigating a sustainable lifestyle. Everyone can do more than re-usable bags and cups. Getting everyone to do an extra few steps towards sustainability will have a greater impact than just one person doing it perfectly. To learn more check out www.startingsustainability.com
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Episode 65: Sustainable Relationships
February 08, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Valentine’s Day will be here quickly! Kaylin tries something completely new and gives love advice! This is a special episode where tips for getting your partner on board with sustainability are discussed, as well as guidance for a long-lasting love based relationship. Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode/65 Also, you will notice some new music! Give you feedback in the comments section of the show notes! Check out the Etsy shop for las...
Episode 64: Kitchen Swaps Part 2 and Bottle Bricking
February 01, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Special Announcement! We have launched our Etsy Shop! Get your Starting Sustainability Merchandise here! Do you want basic instruction on simple sustainable swaps to make in the kitchen? You are at the right place my friend! I have 12 *NEW* swaps you can implement into your kitchen to help reduce your impact on this earth. Ever heard of bottle bricking? Me neither! The second part of this episode explains what that is and how properly handling your trash can g...
Episode 63: Eco Bible with Rabbi Yonatan Neril
January 25, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBwww.startingsustainability.com During this time we have racial tensions, ecological disasters like wild fires and hurricane and the Covid-19 pandemic going on. These are all resulting in tragic loss of so many lives effecting families, communities, and cultures, as well as an increase in pollution, and the disruption of natural ecosystems. When the world is all out of whack, it is time to restore the balance between people and nature. That’s where eco bible comes in and tells us how. The aut...
Episode 62: Ethyk with Austin Sachs
January 18, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Since the pandemic has spoiled everyone with online ordering and takeout, using websites like UberEats, Door Dash and Deliveroo have also skyrocketed. Austin Sachs has been hard at work with a web browser extension called Ethyk to help you shop, ethically. This interview was conducted on 12/4/20. I won a $20 gift card for uber eats at work on the same day I had this interview with Austin to learn about Ethyk and using it to find a sustainable restaurant to ord...
Episode 61: Counting Coral with Jolyon Collier
January 11, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Coral reefs only occupy less than 1% of the ocean floor and support 25% of all marine life. 50% of the world’s reef are now gone and it is crucial we protect what is left and restore what has been destroyed. How do we do that? Counting Coral is a company with a solution! For more information go to countingcoral.com For additional question email: [email protected] Show notes: www.startingsustainability.com/episode61 Stay tuned for next week when I talk ...
Episode 60: Vacuumlabs Doconomy Calculator with Michael Callas
January 04, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Welcome to 2021! Did you make a New Year's resolution? Hopefully you did! If you made a resolution to be more sustainable, Michael Callas from Vacuumlabs has been working on a project to help you make informed decisions for sustainable purchases using the Doconomy calculator, coming soon to banks in the USA. Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode60
Episode 59: Last Minute Sustainable Christmas Gift Ideas, Christmas Clean-Up, and New Year's Bucket List
December 21, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Need ideas for last minute Christmas gifts that are eco friendly? If you are in a hurry these tips will bail you our of a last minute panic. What about after Christmas? Did you know you can donate your tree to a nearby beach to aid with restoration? Don't forget about New Year's! Time to start thinking of how you want to up your sustainability game next year and create a bucket list of sustainable actions to help you advance on your sustainable journey. Show no...
Episode 58: the Christmas Tree Debate- Real vs Fake?
December 14, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Which is more sustainable a real Christmas tree or an artificial one? Real trees give back to the earth but have to travel to get to your house. They also can have bugs and sap. Fake trees are great if you have allergies, and can be used over and over. There are many additional sustainable holiday tips like lights, decor, and meal planning. What about gifts? Yes Kaylin covers eco friendly gift ideas and non "stuff" giving ideas. Show notes at www.startingsustai...
Episode 57: 100 Years of Christmas
December 07, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBwww.startingsystainability.com Do you feel overwhelmed and anxious during the holiday season? It did used to be this way. Kaylin compares and examines Christmas throughout the decades by interviewing her very own parents. From the 'Roaring 20's', the Great Depression, and on up to today look at how Christmas traditions have evolved. Show notes at www.startingsustainability.com/episode57
Episode 56: Carbon Footprint Crossover Event with Realistic Sustainability Podcast
November 30, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Starting Sustainability and Realistic Sustainability podcasts teamed up for a crossover event. Kaylin hosts brothers Michael and Nick Nazarian to learn and discuss carbon footprints, how to track them, and how to reduce them. Also, a new concept of positive footprinting is revealed. The episode ends with a fun challenge of who can share the weirdest yet oddly sustainable story of them all. Be sure to go to the Starting Sustainability Facebook page to vote for y...
Episode 55: Eco-Friendly Feasting
November 23, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Thanksgiving is in a few days! What are you doing to be more environmentally friendly? Need ideas? Kaylin discusses transportation, decorations, and of course food. It's not all about sustainability. Kaylin is a registered dietitian and also shares healthful tips for this glutenous holiday. Show notes at www.startingsustainability.com/episode55
Episode 54: Carbon Emissions Explained
November 16, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBwww.startingsustainability.com What are carbon emissions? Why are they bad? What are greenhouse gases? Why are they bad? What is the difference between carbon neutral and carbon offsets? How can you make money destroying greenhouse gases? Do you hear all these terms and get a little overwhelmed or confused? This episode explains all the differences so you can have a better understanding of what each term means. Show notes at www.startingsustainability.com/episode54
Episode 53: Recycling is Good, But Not Good Enough
November 09, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBwww.startingsustainability.com This is a continuation of Episode 2 How to Recycle. If we all recycled the world would be a better place. However, not everyone recycles. Those who do don't always get it right. Recycling centers vary city to city, state to state, and in all countries. So what items can you recycle and which can you not? Did you know that there is a limit on how many times plastic can be recycled? Same with paper. Some items like aluminum and glass can be recycled endlessly. Ho...
Episode 52: Problems with Plastic
November 02, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Why is plastic so bad? It generally makes out live easier with cheap to go containers, easy clean up at a party with plastic cups, cutlery, and decorations, definitely great for grocery bags. But what happens to all that disposable plastic? It gets recycled, right? Only 12-15% of plastic gets recycled the rest ends up in the landfill or oceans and it takes 500 years to break down. Learn about microplastics, the great pacific garbage patch, fracking, and ghost g...
Episode 51: Clean and Proud Interview with George Berthon
October 26, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBwww.startingsustainability.com George Berthon of Clean and Proud shares his remarkable journey into cleaning up the mass amounts of trash in Malawi and creating high quality bags, travel cases, and laptop sleeves with it. From finding funding, training tailors, and employing three lovely ladies to collect the trash and iron it Clean and Proud has had many ups and downs. Their perseverance created the Clean and Proud as we know it today; handcrafted ethical products made in Malawi. Show notes...
Episode 50: Kaylin's Quizzical Questions; A Trivia Game!
October 19, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Its here! We made it to Episode 50! Have you been listening closely since Episode 1? Fans of the podcast teamed up to play Kaylin's Quizzical Questions. The teams are Force of Natures and The Compostables. Enjoy this nail bitter, on the edge of your seat, neck and neck competition. Play along at home to see how much you have learned. We have teamed up with a merchandise maker; Amanda. If you have extra cloth or fabric material lying around like a stained t-sh...
Episode 50: Kaylin's Quizzical Questions; A Trivia Game!
October 19, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Its here! We made it to Episode 50! Have you been listening closely since Episode 1? Fans of the podcast teamed up to play Kaylin's Quizzical Questions. The teams are Force of Natures and The Compostables. Enjoy this nail bitter, on the edge of your seat, neck and neck competition. Play along at home to see how much you have learned. We have teamed up with a merchandise maker; Amanda. If you have extra cloth or fabric material lying around like a stained t-sh...
Episode 49: Safe, Clean, and Green Halloween Refresh
October 12, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBwww.startingsustanability.com Halloween is coming up and it is time to get your spook on! Review tips on keeping your Halloween celebration eco green and covid safe when it comes to decorations, costumes, and treats. www.startingsustainability.com/episode49
Episode 48: Bucket List Review
October 05, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Do you remember your New Year's resolution or bucket list? It is not too late to accomplish it. You still have 3 months left of this chaotic year. Lets turn it around and get it back on track. Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode48
Episode 47: Sustainable Lifestyles
September 28, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Do you understand all the different sustainable lifestyles? Kaylin clarifies what it means to be zero-waste, a minimalist, plant based or vegan. www.startingsustainability.com/episode47
Episode 46: Eat Meat the Right Way with Amanda Duncan Carlsvig
September 21, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Want to save the world and still eat meat? That's right! You don't have to be a vegan to have a positive effect in regards to sustainability. Guest host Amanda Duncan Carlsvig clarifies programs to support local farmers, alternative shopping practices, and ranks animal meats from best to worst. Don't worry Oreo and Nugget are behaving and doing well ;) www.startingsustainability.com/episode46
Episode 45: Retrain Your Brain
September 14, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBwww.startingsustainability.com What does it mean when people say "close the loop" or to aim for a "circular economy"? Kaylin defines these terms and explains the differences. Learn to retrain your brain on how you perceive items all around you and focus more on a sustainable way of living. www.startingsustainability.com/episode45
Episode 44: World Tree with Wendy Burton
September 07, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Special guest interview with entrepreneur, Wendy Burton. Wendy is the founder of World Tree, a company offering investors the opportunity to invest directly in a truly remarkable and sustainable eco-timber, Paulownia. Wendy started World Tree selling individual Paulownia trees from her garage in Arizona. The company now has 2,600 acres under management across 150 farms in 5 countries and is planting 3,500 more acres this year. World Tree also just became the f...
Episode 43: Down to Earth Discussion Part 3
August 31, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Join in for the third and final group discussion of the Netflix series Down to Earth with Zac Efron. We review our thoughts on episodes 6-8. Listen in on our discussion in answering these questions: How would you survive in the aftermath of a hurricane with no shelter, food, or power? Why are goats a sustainable red meat? What do you know about the bee crisis? How to get clean air in the city? and more. Show notes www.startingsustainability.com/episode43
Episode 42: Down to Earth Discussion Part 2
August 24, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Listen in on the panel discussion about the Netflix series Down to Earth with Zac Efron. Topics include permaculture, community gardens, methane digesters, biopiracy, superfoods, and GMOs. Imperfect produce $20 off your first box for the month of August. Show notes www.startingsustainability.com/episode42
Episode 41: Down to Earth Discussion Part 1
August 17, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBwww.startingsustainability.com For the first time ever we are doing a group discussion about the new Netflix series Down to Earth with Zac Efron. This is the first of a 3 part series. Watch the show and then listen in on our discussion. Want to give feedback about our talk? Go the www.startingsustainability.com/episode41 to leave a comment or leave a comment on our face book group Starting Sustainability.
Episode 40: The Importance of Buying Local with Dr. Aurora Benton
August 10, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Presents Dr. Aurora Benton as guest host to discuss the importance of buying local. For beauty products shop Plaine Products- Promo code "Start" for 20% off. Need groceries? Imperfect Foods- Promo code "SS10" for $10 off first box. School or office supplies go to Earth Hero- Promo code "Start" for 10% off. Dr. Aurora Dawn Benton is Founder and Chief Change Agent of Astrapto LLC, which offers courses, coaching, and consulting to advance sustainability in se...
Episode 39: What did my dog eat? and Back to School Supplies Shopping
July 27, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Catch up with Kaylin on her doggy drama of the week. Also, its nearing the end of the summer which means it's time to think about going back to school. What supplies do you need and what are the sustainable versions you should get? Listen in to find out. Show notes found at www.startingsustainability.com/episode39 Imperfect Foods is a food delivery box. If you want $10 off your first box use promo code SS10. Norwex has cloth antimicrobial masks. Go to Katie...
Episode 38: The Swoondle Society
July 20, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Do you have children who grow too quickly and are constantly needing new clothes? You spend good money on their clothes and they were only worn a few times. Check out the Swoondle Society, a one stop swap shop for children's clothing created by Jen Zuklie. Enter Promo Code: Swoondle50 to save 50% on your first month's membership. Show notes found at www.startingsustainability.com/episode38
Episode 37: Summer Time Fun
June 22, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Check out this episode to learn about Summer Time Fun activities that are sustainable and safe in regards for concerns about corona virus for kids, couples, small friend groups, or if you want to hang solo. Show notes at www.startingsustainability.com/episode37
Episode 36: Father's Day Gift Ideas
June 15, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Learn how to find fresh produce when farmers markets are closed. Are you concerned about the possible meat shortage heading our way? Listen in on how to outsmart the panic. Father's Day is coming up and here are some great sustainable gift ideas that you will feel good about and won't break the bank. Show notes www.startingsustainability.com/episode36
Episode 35 The Baby is Here! Quick Mother's Day Gift Ideas.
May 08, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Kaylin finally had her baby! Tune in for the details of having a baby during the middle of a pandemic. We also discuss great sustainable and quarantine friendly ideas for Mother's Day. Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode35
Episode 34: Eco Friendly Easter
April 10, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Easter is quickly approaching. Are you ready to celebrate the holiday in an earth friendly manner? Topics include how to naturally dye eggs, selecting goodies to place in the eggs, making Easter baskets, and other items to place inside the basket. For show notes go to www.startingsustainability.com/episode34
Episode 33: Continue Sustainability During the Quarantine
April 06, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Stuck at home during the quarantine? Don't let that deter your sustainable efforts. Learn simple tricks to do at home to continue your eco friendly lifestyle www.startingsustainability.com/episode33
Episode 33: Continue Sustainability During the Quarantine
April 06, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Stuck at home during the quarantine? Don't let that deter your sustainable efforts. Learn simple tricks to do at home to continue your eco friendly lifestyle www.startingsustainability.com/episode33
Episode 32: Cars
March 17, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Are you trying to be sustainable and eco friendly but you still need your car? Here are some beginner tips on incorporating sustainability into your daily commute. We talk about picking the right car, sustainable parts of the car, and an eco friendly functionality. For more information visit www.startingsustainability.com/episode32
Episode 31: Preventing Food Waste Part 2
March 03, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Are you tired of spending money on food just to throw it away? Here is some more inside info on how to prevent food waste and stop throwing your hard earned money away. You also get a chance to play a game and test your food waste knowledge in this episode. www.startingsustainability.com/episode31
Episode 30: Eco Friendly Beauty Regimen
February 11, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBwww.startingsustainabiity.com Need help fixing your beauty regimen? Listen in for tips on hair care, skin care, and make-up. Its all in here. DIY tips and recipes as well as eco friendly brands to shop and support if you don't have time for DIY. ***Correction; in the podcast Plaine products is the company I meant to say, instead of Plaine promoters, oops! Go to Plaine Products and use discount code "Start" for 20% off! Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode30.
Episode 29: Preventing Food Waste
January 28, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Are you tired of wasting money on food you throw it out? Listen in and get tips to stop food waste and save your wallet. Start your way towards a zero waste kitchen. We discuss shopping, storing, prepping, cooking, and what to do with leftovers. www.startingsustainability.com/episode29 for show notes.
Episode 28: Christmas Recap and New Years Bucket List
January 21, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Catch up on what has been happening in Kaylin's world that last few weeks. Also, listen in on how she did with her 2019 goals and learn what her 2020 bucket list entails. www.startingsustainability.com/episode28
Julia Spangler Sustainable Events Consultant
January 14, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Are you planning a big evert like a wedding, graduation party, fundraiser, or 5k race? Listen to this episode where I interview Julia Spangler a sustainable events consultant. She gives great guidance on how to plan an event sustainably. For show notes go to www.startingsustainability.com/episode27
Episode 27: Julia Spangler Sustainable Events Consultant
January 14, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Are you planning a big evert like a wedding, graduation party, fundraiser, or 5k race? Listen to this episode where I interview Julia Spangler a sustainable events consultant. She gives great guidance on how to plan an event sustainably. For show notes go to www.startingsustainability.com/episode27
Episode 26: Last Minute Zero Waste Gift Ideas
December 23, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.35 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Were you invited to a holiday party, white elephant gift exchange, or just now thought about someone you forgot to get a gift for? We have all been there before. If you are in a jam and need an emergency last minute zero-waste gift this is the podcast for you. Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode26
Last Minute Zero Waste Gift Ideas
December 23, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.35 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Were you invited to a holiday party, white elephant gift exchange, or just now thought about someone you forgot to get a gift for? We have all been there before. If you are in a jam and need an emergency last minute zero-waste gift this is the podcast for you. Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode26
Part 3 of 3: I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas
December 16, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Did you know every holiday season about 4 million tons of gift wrap and decorations end up in the US landfill? Here is a list of eco friendly ways to wrap your presents this year. Check out www.startingsustainability.com/episode25 for show notes.
Episode 25: Part 3 of 3: I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas
December 16, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Did you know every holiday season about 4 million tons of gift wrap and decorations end up in the US landfill? Here is a list of eco friendly ways to wrap your presents this year. Check out www.startingsustainability.com/episode25 for show notes.
Part 2 of 3 I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas
December 10, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Do you remember the gifts you received when you were 5, or 8? Probably not. However, you do remember baking cookies, singing Christmas carols, and playing in the snow. In this episode we discuss how to make a memory filled Christmas. There are so many options and the best part is, you don't have to go shopping or grift wrap them! Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode24
Episode 24: Part 2 of 3 I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas
December 10, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Do you remember the gifts you received when you were 5, or 8? Probably not. However, you do remember baking cookies, singing Christmas carols, and playing in the snow. In this episode we discuss how to make a memory filled Christmas. There are so many options and the best part is, you don't have to go shopping or grift wrap them! Show notes available at www.startingsustainability.com/episode24
Episode 23: Part 1 of 3 I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas
December 03, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Holidays are here! Let's celebrate the season sustainably. Listen for gift giving ideas that are sustainable for both the environment and your wallet. Show notes available at https://startingsustainability.com/episode23/
Part 1 of 3 I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas
December 03, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBwww.startingsustainability.com Holidays are here! Let's celebrate the season sustainably. Listen for gift giving ideas that are sustainable for both the environment and your wallet. Show notes available at https://startingsustainability.com/episode23/